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sursaut — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • jerk verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.

Senses

sursaut is used for these senses in English:

  • jerk A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.

jerk — full definition

  1. verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
  2. verb To pull or tug something quickly and sharply.
  3. noun An unpleasant or inconsiderate person.
  4. noun A Jamaican style of seasoning and slow-cooking meat over spiced coals, or the meat prepared this way.

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